Contents
MAR /APR 2016
AROUND THE
COMMONWEALTH
6
Smith Remembered
Celebrating the life of Richard Smith, who
was instrumental in developing the VSGA’s
Junior Golf Program.
6
DEPARTMENTS
INSTRUCTION
8 Technology and Teaching
Innovation and better information helps
Raspberry Golf Academy’s Patrick McGuire take
students’ games to the next level.
GREAT HOLES
12 No. 16 at Williamsburg Golf Club
A risk-reward Par 5 offers a new experience each
time it’s played.
THE RULES
14 To Lift or Not to Lift?
Be aware of your nearest point of relief before
lifting your ball.
FIT FOR PLAY
36 Spring Warm-up
Stretches that will help you
get ready for the first tee.
EQUIPMENT
38 Ramp Up Your Game
A look at new bags, spikes
and other accessories to get
your game ready for spring.
VSGA ARCHIVES; RASPBERRY GOLF ACADEMY;
THE MANUFACTURERS
MY TURN
40 Full-time Passion
8
4
V I R G I N I A G O L F E R | M A R C H /A P R I L 2 0 1 6
Longtime Old Dominion golf coach
Dr. Murray Rudisill has grown with the ever-
evolving college game.
MARCH/APRIL 2016
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AMATEUR VINNY GILES
(LEFT) AND PRO SAM SNEAD:
TWO OF THIS YEAR’S HALL
OF FAME INDUCTEES
Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service
to its more than 72,000 members and VIP cardholders
LEE READY
TO DEFEND
KINGSMILL
TITLE
YOUNG
VIRGINIANS
EAGER FOR
DRIVE, CHIP &
PUTT FINALS
A TRIP
THROUGH
THE VSGA
ONE-DAY
PROGRAM
Call to
the Hall
Virginia’s greatest
amateurs and pros
set for first Hall of
Fame induction
ON THE COVER:
Sam Snead and Vinny
Giles photos courtesy of
USGA Digital Archives.
vsga.org